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Kelly Whitmire

Kelly Whitmire

LCSW, CSW

Georgia

Listener-focused therapist helping parents and young adults

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At a glance

Credentials
LCSW, CSW
License
LCSW, Georgia / CSW003964
Experience
24 years
Languages
English
Location
Georgia

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    • Client-centered focus
    • Motivational interviewing
    • Stress and parenting

    About Kelly

    Kelly Whitmire is a licensed clinical social worker in Georgia with 24 years in the counseling field. She uses a client-centered approach that focuses on listening first and understanding each person’s experience before planning next steps.

    Kelly has worked in settings that involved neglect, abuse, foster care, and adoption. She has helped people manage blended family dynamics and improve everyday communication. She also supports parents who are feeling overwhelmed by parenting demands and the pressure of motherhood.

    She often helps young adults who are finding their way in the adult world. That work includes managing stress, sorting priorities, and building a practical plan for next steps. Kelly aims to make those transitions less confusing and more manageable.

    Her clinical work draws mainly from client-centered therapy. She also uses cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused techniques as helpful tools. These approaches guide conversations, goal setting, and problem solving in session.

    Sessions emphasize being heard without judgment and developing clear, doable steps forward. Kelly describes the space she provides as supportive and free from criticism. She welcomes the chance to help people gain confidence, reduce stress, and move toward greater calm.

    To start, she asks people to share what matters most to them and then works with them to set realistic goals. Progress is paced to each person’s needs and life demands.

  2. How Kelly's Approaches Work Online

    Kelly uses client-centered therapy and motivational interviewing to guide online conversations. Client-centered therapy means she focuses on listening, reflecting, and letting people set the pace. That approach helps when someone needs a calm space to talk through parenting stress, relationship struggles, or emotional overwhelm.

    Motivational interviewing helps when someone feels stuck or unsure about change. It uses open questions and gentle reflection to draw out what matters most and build motivation for next steps. Cognitive behavioral techniques may be used to identify unhelpful thinking and try practical behavior changes when useful.

    Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Kelly will collaborate with each person to decide which methods fit their goals, preferences, and day-to-day demands. She checks in regularly and adjusts the plan as progress and needs change.

    The practical benefits of online therapy often include easier scheduling and less travel time so sessions can fit into busy routines. Confirm the current session options before booking, since formats are set by the therapist and platform. Online visits can make it simpler to keep regular appointments and follow through on plans developed in session.

  4. Areas of expertise

    Primary focus

    Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesCoping with life changes

    Also works with

    Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesAnger managementSelf esteemDepressionCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

    Additional focus areas

    Adoption and foster careBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsYoung adult issues

    Therapeutic approaches

    Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Motivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

    Experience

    24+ years

    Listed in

    Georgia

    Languages

    English

  5. Frequently asked questions

    What kinds of problems does Kelly help with?

    She works with concerns like family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, anger, self-esteem, ADHD, and life changes.

    What is Kelly's approach in sessions?

    Kelly centers sessions on the person and listens first. She uses client-centered methods along with cognitive behavioral therapy, solution-focused techniques, and motivational interviewing as tools.

    How long has she been practicing?

    She has 24 years of experience in the counseling field working in a variety of settings with children, parents, and young adults.

    What credentials and where is Kelly licensed?

    She holds the credentials LCSW and CSW and is licensed in Georgia as a LCSW.

    In which languages are sessions offered?

    Sessions are offered in English.

    Can people from other countries work with her?

    She is not currently accepting international clients.

    How are fees and payment handled?

    Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

    How do I begin working with Kelly?

    Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

  6. Online talk therapy is not emergency or medical care. Stopping or cutting down alcohol or other drugs can be unsafe without medical advice. In immediate danger? Crisis numbers

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